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See also RELIGION.

neophytism

1. the condition of a new convert to a religious belief.

2. the condition of a newly baptized convert to the early Christian church. —neophyte, n. —neophytic, adj.

proselytism

1. the act of becoming or the condition of being a convert to an opinion, political party, or religious group.

2. an active policy of inviting or persuading converts, especially to a religious position. —proselyte, n. —proselyter, proselytist, n. —proselytize, v. —proselytistic, adj.